North Middle School - 35 vs South Park Elementary - 16
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Middle School - 35
Rapid City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
South Park Elementary - 16
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
| Measure | North Middle School - 35 Rapid City, South Dakota | South Park Elementary - 16 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 102 | #199 of 226 |
| National rank | #13885 of 15,369 | #38513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Park Elementary - 16 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 19.4).
- •South Park Elementary - 16 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •South Park Elementary - 16 does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •North Middle School - 35 does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.2).
- •North Middle School - 35 is the larger school with 418 students compared with 313.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Middle School - 35 better than South Park Elementary - 16?
On the Success Index (US), South Park Elementary - 16 ranks higher (30.1 vs 19.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are North Middle School - 35 and South Park Elementary - 16?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Middle School - 35: 418. South Park Elementary - 16: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Middle School - 35 and South Park Elementary - 16 rank in South Dakota?
North Middle School - 35 is 100th of 102 and South Park Elementary - 16 is 199th of 226 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).